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H.R. 5608

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 8, 2021)

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations.

Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers to support research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with such agencies and departments to support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies that address the disease.

USDA must also develop and maintain materials to inform the public on chronic wasting disease and techniques to help prevent the spread of the disease.

In addition, USDA must solicit public feedback on potential updates and improvements to standards of the chronic wasting disease herd certification program.

What just happenedDec 9, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3](D-WI)Sponsor
38 cosponsors12 D26 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  2. Dec 8, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 33 (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7492-7493)

  4. Dec 8, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 33 (Roll no. 411).(text: CR H7492-7493)

  5. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7532-7533)

  6. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Dec 8, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5608.

  8. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7492-7495)

  9. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Scott, David moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Dec 7, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.

  11. Dec 7, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-202.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Dec 7, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-202.

    Agriculture Committee
  13. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  14. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  15. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  16. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 8, 202153

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations.

Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers to support research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with such agencies and departments to support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies that address the disease.

USDA must also develop and maintain materials to inform the public on chronic wasting disease and techniques to help prevent the spread of the disease.

In addition, USDA must solicit public feedback on potential updates and improvements to standards of the chronic wasting disease herd certification program.

Reported to HouseDec 7, 20217

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations.

Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers to support research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with such agencies and departments to support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies that address the disease.

USDA must also develop and maintain materials to inform the public on chronic wasting disease and techniques to help prevent the spread of the disease.

In addition, USDA must solicit public feedback on potential updates and improvements to standards of the chronic wasting disease herd certification program.

Introduced in HouseOct 19, 2021

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations.

Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education, and research centers to support research on the transmission of, resistance to, and diagnosis of the disease. In addition, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with such agencies and departments to support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies that address the disease.

USDA must also develop and maintain materials to inform the public on chronic wasting disease and techniques to help prevent the spread of the disease.

In addition, USDA must solicit public feedback on potential updates and improvements to standards of the chronic wasting disease herd certification program.

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act — Informed